It’s a sad week for short fat guys. The burgers we love and rely on have
turned against us. After reading
Fast Food Nation I’m doubtful the FDA and USDA has the effectiveness anymore to track or combat the Mad Cow Disease outbreak in the Pacific Northwest. Still, the Agriculture Department’s website has several pages of interest. Here are a couple, in particular:
Chronology of the Discovery
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy FAQ The CBC also has some information on the
symptoms of BSE.